A lunar eclipse , also called a blood moon , is an astronomical event that occurs when the Moon orbits through Earth's shadow. [1] [2] Lunar eclipses occur during eclipse season, when the Moon's orbital plane is approximately in line with Earth and the Sun. Millions of people across Asia and Europe are expected to witness a total lunar eclipse that will turn the moon blood red. The celestial event is expected to happen overnight on September 7 and 8. Why is it called a ' Blood Moon '? A lunar eclipse happens when Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface. The Moon passes through Earth's... A total lunar eclipse is underway on the night of March 13-14, 2025, and the moon is cast in a deep, coppery-red hue. This eclipse is observable from the Earth’s Western Hemisphere.
